Family/Spouse: Jessica Clair. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

+ ROTH, Barbara Ellen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married OLIVER, Edith Maude on 8 Sep 1934 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of OLIVER, Richard J and MCCRORIE, Sarah Agnes Smith) was born on 29 Mar 1914 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 18 Dec 1986 in Fresno, Fresno County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/14/1934

Engagements
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oliver, of
Linwood avenue, .announce the engagement
of their daughter, Edith, to
Alyin Loth, of Third street. The wedding
will take place Saturday, September
8.

Mrs. William Pearson, of the River
road, Youngstown, entertained at a
kitchen shower Thursday evening in
honor of her niece, Miss Edith Oliver,
of Linwood avenue, whose marriage
will take place next month. The evening
was spent in making a bride's
book, after which a delicious buffet
lunch was served. The guest of honor
was the recipient of many beautiful
and useful gifts. Those present included
the Misses Elizabeth Kllberef,
Mildred Baker, Ruth Darter, Winifred
Rose, Jean Pearson, Cecil Roth
and Ena Oliver; Mrs. Dora Pearson,
Mrs. Louis Lauer, Mrs. Edward Roth,
Mrs. Richard Oliver, Mrs. Francis
Jones, Mrs. Kllberer and Mrs. Theodore
Witt.

Niagara Gazette - 9/11/1934

Roth-Oliver
Zlon Lutheran church, beautifully
decorated with gladioli, was the scene
of a lovely early fall wedding on
Saturday afternoon, Sept. 8, at 4:30
o'clock, when Miss Edith M. Oliver,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Oliver, of Ltnwood avenue became
the bride of Alvto F. Roth, of Third
street. The Rev. A H. Schmoyer
performed the ceremony. The bride,
given away by her father, was very
charming In a white satin gown, made
on princess lines with yoke and long,
tight-fitting sleeves of French lace
and a short train. Her veil of bridal
tulle was clasped with orange blossoms
and fastened on each side of
the coiffure with a chin-strap. She
carried a shower bouquet of white
roses; gypeophela and larkspur. The
wedding march was played by Mrs.
Oliver Stelgerwalt and Mrs. Edward
Roth, mother of the groom, sang "O
Promise Me," and "I Love You Truly."
Miss Ena Oliver was her sister's
maid of honor and wore an orchid
satin gown and a turban of orchid
velvet with circular mallne veil and
matching accessories. She carried
a bouquet of red talisman roses and
larkspur.
Miss ceclle Roth, sister of the
groom, and Miss Elizabeth Kilberer,
were bridesmaids. They were attired
in gowns of pastel shades of blue and
peach crepe, with velvet turbans with
circular mallne veils and matching
accessories. They carried bouquets
of yellow tea roses, delphinium and
larkspur.
Miss Marion Jean Pearson, of
Youngstown, was charming as her
cousin's flower girl and wore a Kate
Greenway dress of green organdy
with hat and slippers to match.
Kenneth Wilson attended the groom.
The ushers were E. Mansfield and
G. Thomas.


Mrs. Richard Oliver, mother of the
bride, wore an ensemble of navy blue
crepe, with matching' accessories and
a shower corsage of white gardenias.
Mrs. E. Roth, mother of the groom,
wore a black crepe ensemble trimmed
with white satin and a shoulder
romge of talisman roses and larkspur.
Following the ceremony a wedding
luncheon was served to 40 guests
In the parish house. Covers were laid
for 10 at the bride's tables, which
was cratered with a three-tier wedding
cake. The color scheme was carried
out in yellow and white.
Mr. and Mrs. Roth left on A wed
ding trip to Chicago. The bride
traveling in a gray plaid dress with
bltuk accessories- On their return
they Will reside In this city.
Prenuptlal affairs held in honor
of the bride were a kitchen shower
by Mrs. Wm. Pearion. Oaklelgh,
Younsrstown: bathroom shower, by
Miss Ena Oliver, at the "Marguerite."
In Olcott; variety Shower, by Mrs.
Edward Roth at 631 Third street;
variety shower by Miss Elizabeth
Kilberer. at 727 Pierce Avenue;
variety shower by Mrs. Claud Annette ,
Main Street; shower by her business
Associates and a Unen shower by Mrs
Lewis F. Lauer, at 754 Monteagle
street.

Notes:

1910 Census in Wyoming County, NY

Niagara Gazette - 11/1969

Funeral services were held
Wednesday for Edward J. Roth,
84, of 631 Third St., who died in
Buffalo Friday (Oct. 31, 1969).
Mr. Roth was born in Switzerland
on Oct. 7, 1885, and had
lived in Niagara Falls since 1901.
He was employed by the Niagara
Falls Power Co. from 1903 to
1950 and was a foreman when
he retired,.
He was a past noble grand
of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows Lodge No. 81 and was
past chief patriarch of Frontier
Encampment No. 99.
Mr. Roth's wife, Hilda, died
Jan. 10 of this year.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
William Cecile Lenz, this city;
a son, Alvin F. Roth, Fresno,
Calif., seven grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren.
Private services were held at
Memorial Park Cemetery
with the Rev. Paul R.
Swank officiating. Arrangements
were made by Cobler's Funeral
Home.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 11/1969

ROTH - In Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Oct.
31, 1949 Edward J. Roth of 431-3rd
St. City. Beloved father of Mrs.
William Lenz, City and Atvin F. Roth,
Fresno, Calif. He Is also survived
by 7 grandchildren ond 13 great
grandchildren. Private services at
Memorial Park Cemetery, Wednesday,
Nov. 5, 1969, Rev. Paul R. Swank
officiating. Arrangements by Cobler's
Funeral Home.

Edward married RESTELL, Hilda in Mar 1910 in Prob Wyoming County, New York. Hilda (daughter of RESTELL, John E and VINGENTT, Matilda) was born in 1891 in Gravesend, Essex, England; died on 10 Jan 1969 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Left Center. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/12/1969

ROTH - In Memorial Hospital, Friday
January 10, 1969, Hilda Roth, Beloved
wife of Edward J. Roth, 631 3rd St.,
City; mother of Mrs. William Lenz
(Cecile), City, Alvln F. Roth, Fresno,
Calif., sister of Mrs. Doris McEwen,
Marietta, Ohio, Mrs. Katherlne Kaumeyer,
Poughkeepsle, N.Y. and Albert Res
tell, Pittsburgh, Penna. She Is also Survived
by 7 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. Funeral service from
Cobler's Funeral Home; 640 Park
Place, Monday, January 13, 1969 at
11:00 a.m.. Rev. Paul R. Swank officiating.
Interment in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5
and 7-9 p.m.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 1/10/1969

Mrs. Hilde Roth. 77. of 631
Third .St., died Friday (Jan.
10. 1969) in- Memorial Hospital
after a short illness.
Born in Gravesend, England,
Mrs. Roth had lived in this
citv for the past 61 years.
She was a member of Riverdale
Rebekah Lodge. No. 195,
and the Pocahantos Lodge.
Mrs. Roth is survived bv her
husband, Edward J. Roth: a
daughter. Mrs. William (Cecila)
Lenz, this city, and a son, Alvin
F. Roth, of Fresno, Calif.
Also surviving are two sisters.
Mrs. Doris McEwen of
Marietta, Ohio, and Mrs. Katharine
Kaumeyer, Poughkeepsie,
and a brother. Albert Restell,
Pittsburgh. There are seven
grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
at Cobler's Funeral Home on
Monday at 11 a.m. with the
Rev. Paul R. Swank officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home from 2 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/30/1960

Roths Celebrate
50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roth, Third St,, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their
son, Alvin Roth, Fresno, Calif., where they have been
spending the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Roth will leave April 12 for Fort
Worth, Tex., to visit Mrs. Roth's sister, and will return
to this city April 26.

Niagara Gazette - 4/5/1935

Entertainments
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roth, of 63l
Third street, held a lovely reception
Saturday night In celebration of their
twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Dancing and entertainment was enjoyed.
Mrs, U Newman gave several
readings. A mock wedding was held,
reacting the ceremony of twenty-five
years ago. Mrs. E. Scotland sang, accompanied
at the piano by Mrs. J.
Kaeppeler. At midnight a buffet lunch
was served. The table was covered
with a filet cloth and in the center
was a beautiful wedding cake also
decorated with silver. Predominating
colors were in silver and pink. Mr.
and Mrs. Roth were the recipients of
many beautiful gifts.
The 40 guests included: Mr. and
Mrs. F. Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. J.
Kaeppeler, Mr. and Mrs. Y. Snyder,
Mr. and Mrs. P. Wagner, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Brenner, Mr, and Mrs. J,
McEuwen Mr. and Mrs. L. Newman,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Lents. Mr. and Mrs.
A. Roth, Mr. and Mrs. M. Dye, Mr.
and Mrs. H. Hueglnln, Miss Hueglnln,
L. Dalce, B. Harry, Mrs. O, Harry,
Mrs. M. Boyoe and J. Restell.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and
Mrs. W. Kaumeyer and Mr. and Mrs.
A. Conrad.

Notes:

1930 Census says married first time at age 36?????
Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956 shows entry to US

Niagara Gazette - 6/26/1947

OLIVER-Wednesday. June 25. 1947
Richard Oliver, of 313 Memorial Park-
way, husband of Sarah; father of Mrs.
Charles Laur of this city and Mrs. Alvin
Roth of Fresno, Cal. Three grandchildren
also survive. Funeral services from the
Bell Funeral Chapel, 835 MainSt., Satur-
day. Time announced later. The Rev.
Arthur H. Schmoyer, D. D. will officiate.
Interment in Memorial Park cemetery.

Immigration information:
Name: Richard Oliver
Arrival Date: Sep 1913
Arrival Port: Buffalo, New York,
Age: 37
Birth Year (Estimated): 1876
Birth Date:
Birthplace: St Denio,
Birth Country: England
Gender: Male
Race: English
Last Place of Residence:
Accompanied by Name:
Departure Date:
Departure Port:
Departure Contact Name:
Arrival Contact Name:
Ship Name:
Airline:
Photograph Included:
Affiliate Publication Title: Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954
Affiliate Publication Number: M1464
Affiliate Film Number: 228
Collection: Richard Oliver, "United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956"

Zion Death Record:

Shows he was 69 years, 5 months, 23 days at time of death - using wrong first name of Robert rather than Richard

Death certificate shows he was 74 years 5 months 23 days with birth in 1873 in England

1930 Census shows immigration year as 1904??
Occupation - assistant baker

St Denio - Kilrhedin??

Richard married MCCRORIE, Sarah Agnes Smith on 27 Mar 1917 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Sarah (daughter of MCCRORIE, Thomas Smith and BLACK, Martha) was born on 25 Sep 1877 in 18 Allison Street, Newton, Ayr, Scotland; died on 5 Feb 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Right Center. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 Census says married the first time at age 32?????
Immigrated before 12/1912 because Martha was coming to her then and she would have been living in Hamilton

The Hamilton library checked the city directory for 1912 and 1913 and there are no McCrorie ladies listed. The only listing are for 2 gentlemen whose name is McCrory.

Event Year Age
Born 1877 0
Birth of Ena 1911 34
immigration to Canada 1912 35
Immigration to US 1913 36
Birth of Edith 1914 37
Marriage 1917 40
Death 1951 74

Notes:

Buffalo NY Morning Express - 3/28/1917

Marriage License

Richard Oliver. No 57 Johnson park - Sarah
A. Macrorie No. 478 Pearl Street.